Meridia Transit Plaza
1 W Dickerson St,
Dover, NJ 07801
$1,995 - $2,995
1-2 Beds
With its walkable downtown shopping district, historic architecture, access to mass transit, and tree-filled neighborhoods, Dover's setting is everything you want in a New Jersey town. Located on the Rockaway River roughly 23 miles northwest of Newark and about 30 miles from New York City, Dover is slightly removed from the busy cities but close enough for easy commutes. Those commutes are made even easier with the NJ Transit system and nearby I-80.
While Dover has a variety of corner markets and a terrific downtown area for shopping and dining, the nearby Rockaway Townsquare is a popular indoor mall, featuring popular stores like Macy's and Lord & Taylor. Dover features several parks, including Waterworks Park, located on the river, and Mountain Park, a popular hiking destination. Founded in 1722, Dover is home to several historic sites, including the Historic Dover CNJ Station and the Dover railroad station, first opened in 1848.
As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Dover, NJ is $1,275 for a studio, $1,551 for one bedroom, and $2,070 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Dover has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Somewhat Walkable
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.
Somewhat Bikeable
out of 100 BikeScore® Rating
You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.
Public
Grades PK-5
275 Students
Public
Grades K-6
411 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
279 Students
Public
Grades PK-6
665 Students
Academy Street Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-6
532 Students
Public
Grades 7-8
523 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,159 Students
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